South Sulawesi
Offering solid and affordable takes on Indonesian staples, this breezy rumah makan 500m inland from the busy beach is elevated enough above the road to…
Must-see restaurants in Southeast Asia
Baguio
Catering to night owls, revellers with postdrinking munchies and a loyal lunchtime crowd, this informal spot serves surprisingly good pizza, fried chicken…
Yangon
Specialising in southern Indian dishes, Bharat’s tidy interior and marble-topped tables make a nice change from the long cafeteria-style tables at the…
Yangon
Like your corner Italian place back home: not outstanding, but always reliable. It specialises in pizza and pasta, but with a few other dishes (sandwiches…
Mekong Delta
Down a lane off the main road into town, this large, open-sided restaurant is perpetually popular, serving up delicious grilled meat and fish. If there…
Malaysia
Pick up breakfast or an early lunch at this assembly of food stalls, serving fried chicken, lamb soup, char kway teow (fried noodles) and other quick 'n'…
Chiang Mai
Despite the unpromising location in the midst of Loi Kroh's girly-bar scene, Chez Marco cooks up convincing and wholesome French food with fresh…
Hanoi
In winter try che banh troi tau, sweet mung beans with sesame and ginger, or in summer che thap nam with coconut milk, crushed peanuts, lotus seeds and…
George Town
Come to this restaurant during lunchtime (11am to 4pm) for tasty, great value, South Indian–style banana-leaf set meals, and at other times for South and…
Kuala Lumpur
The restaurant's relaxed, leafy setting is lovely, but the quality of the Indonesian, Malaysian and Western dishes served here can be hit and miss. The…
Yangon
Every day you'll find a vendor on this corner selling buthi kyaw (a tasty snack of battered and deep-fried chunks of gourd served with a spicy-sour…
Ubud
Ubud's bountiful produce market operates to a greater or lesser extent every day and is buried behind the Pasar Seni site. It starts early in the morning…
Trang Beaches & Islands
This low-key, thatch-roofed beachside resort restaurant has an extensive menu of Thai staples, plus pastas, sandwiches and burgers, but the quality of the…
Puerto Princesa
A buzzing food park just north of Puerto's central intersection with several bars and small eateries. Beer towers and live music give the whole place a…
Dumaguete
Known for its all-day breakfasts, Mamia's also offers a limited menu of upscale cafe favourites (eg sandwiches) and some sophisticated mains, such as kare…
Northwest Vietnam
At the southern end of Sin Ho, by the edge of the lake, is this large, friendly com (made-to-order dishes served with rice), one of the few places in town…
Taiping
This busy Chinese coffee shop spills out onto the street in the evenings, with several vendors selling a mix of Chinese and Malay dishes, including fish…
Vang Vieng
This simple open-air restaurant serves seen dàat, do-it-yourself Korean-style barbecue and a Lao interpretation of hotpot, and is busy with a local crowd…
Manila
An unassuming turu-turò style vegetarian place in the heart of Chinatown, serving stewed or barbecued fake meat plus dim sum. The fried cashew 'shrimp' is…
Myanmar (Burma)
This shabby but friendly place has a wide-ranging menu spanning Burmese and Chinese cuisine, with a few European dishes. At any time of day it's a popular…
Northern Laos
Passable Lao grub from pork láhp to stir-fried food. The best thing is the river view, so park yourself with a sundowner and watch the light turn a burnt…
Hua Hin & the Upper Gulf
This blue-and-white restaurant doesn't look inspiring, but the food is well above average. The usual Thai dishes can be found here, including curries,…
Vang Vieng
It's veggie heaven at this simple hole-in-the-wall delight. Think colourful tables, Lao life murals, and a wealth of salads, soups, spring rolls,…
Sarawak
Makes Chinese-inflected baked goods, including sweet and savoury bread rolls, sandwiches, pastries and surprisingly tasty Belgian chocolate cake. Ideal…
Sukhothai Province
This hole-in-the-wall restaurant serves a mix of Thai and Western food, including rice and noodle dishes, pizza, pasta and burgers. Find it to the side of…
Danang
Fab barbecue place, all charcoal smoke and sizzling meats, where you grill your own. There's a street terrace, and the welcoming English-speaking owner…
Bangkok
This is a domestic chain of ice cream parlours, with correspondingly Thai flavours such as guava and salted plum, assorted sorbets and – for the daring –…
Chin State
Decent Chinese-Burmese dishes – large portions – and beer on tap. Find it on the left-hand side of the narrow street that runs off Bo Gyoke Rd, opposite…
Puerto Galera
Swiss-tinged Tina’s has some of the best food on the beachfront, and the prices are good for PG. Do try the schnitzel.
Vientiane
A long-running Lao restaurant, it can be easily missed amid the stellar culinary openings of recent years, but the Lao food here is tasty and home-cooked…
Puerto Galera
A busy, longstanding restaurant on the main drag in Sabang. It's known for shakes and discount brekkies, but also doles out a surprisingly good range of…
Ko Ratanakosin & Thonburi
Choose from trays of spicily authentic curries, dips, stir-fries and soups at this Thonburi restaurant serving southern Thai food. No English menu; no…
Sarawak
A convenient food court with 10 stalls selling noodles, fried rice and cold drinks, as well as a stall selling excellent roti canai (flaky flat bread; RM3…
Nha Trang
At the northern tip of Bai Dai, Shack Vietnam offers ice-cold beer, fish tacos (40,000d each), burgers, burritos and fish ’n’ chips. Service can be pretty…
Dalat
A cosy bistro run by a Francophile owner. Westerners come here for the Vietnamese food; Vietnamese come here to try the steaks. Top off your meal with a…
Koh Rong
Named after the famous French version of Survivor, which for years was filmed on Koh Rong, this restaurant and bakery offers some of the best pizzas on…
El Nido
Certainly pricey, but New York City bagels by way of France are a nice change of pace. Other breakfast items plus burgers are on the menu and the…
Kuala Lumpur
At peak meal times expect a long line outside this mall joint serving authentic food from Penang, including specialities such as curry mee (spicy soup…
Northern Mindanao
A coffee shop with pastries and an extensive food menu at the airport entrance. Airline announcements are piped in here, so it's a convenient place to…
Vang Vieng
'The Table' is run by a father-and-son team. The menu includes a selection of mediocre pasta, gnocchi and risotto dishes, though most diners opt for the…
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